Antarctica New Zealand has worked in collaboration with the New Zealand Antarctic
Society for nearly a decade, enabling many great names in the Antarctic community
to have their first experience on the Ice. More >>

When Jan and Arnold Heine put a roll of conservation posters into storage in 1974
they had no idea that 42 years later they would be collectors items. The posters
were distributed as part of the conservation week campaign. They were designed by ... More >>

Wellington's Circus Hub runs an event called RAW Circus on a regular basis to showcase
the talent in our community! They have some amazing performances from some of their
circus students, and will feature an original show creation of their Youth Circus' ... More >>

Perth-based writer Stephen Daisley is to be the 2017 Creative New Zealand Randell
Cottage Writing Fellow. Daisley hit New Zealand headlines last year, when his second
novel, Coming Rain , took out the inaugural Ockham Book Award for Fiction. Although ... More >>

A strong contingent of Karaka graduates and New Zealand-breds will take on the world
in Sunday’s Longines Hong Kong International Races at Sha Tin, and the Kiwis have
a proud record in the four prestigious races. More >>

Following the release of breakout collaborative EP The Cycle - which led to a record
deal with Australian label Sweat It Out – New Zealand producer, Cymbol, returns
with new single ‘Slipping’, releasing the visuals today. More >>

Hamilton Underground Press today announced further line-up and ticketing details
for its inaugural music festival, FUTURE CITY 2017. The festival will take place
on the 3rd and 4th of March, across two venues, Nivara Lounge and Creative Waikato, ... More >>

The Macpac Motatapu will once again host thousands of competitors across a variety
of events when they descend on Wanaka and Queenstown on March 4, 2017 for the 13th
running of this iconic event, with one of those entrants promised a prize package ... More >>

Following on from the confirmation of the inimitable Young Thug as our final act
for St. Jerome's Laneway Festival 2017, we're excited to reveal our extended food
offering for Auckland Anniversary Day. More >>

New Zealand’s famed reggae festival One Love is gearing up to be one of summer’s
‘must-attend’ events, with all VIP tickets sold out and promoters expecting general
admission to sell out within the next few weeks. Presented by Pato Entertainment ... More >>

New challenging, thoughtful, and cultural TV programmes approved for diverse audiences
New Zealand audiences can look forward to a host of insightful new factual programmes
coming to television screens. More >>

The New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of the Year Series returns to the North Island on
Saturday with leg three, the $70,000 Group 3 Lawnmaster Eulogy Stakes (1600m) at
Awapuni, the chance for some newcomers to make their mark on the prestigious Series ... More >>

Two strongly personal family tribute films have scooped 2016’s top honours in The
Outlook for Someday film challenge. The Body Shop Standout Winner is a film by 15
year old Sarah Ridsdale celebrating her uncle’s role in creating a haven for New ... More >>

SHAPESHIFTER RECIPE DECEMBER 2016 SHIFTING PASTA SHAPES INTO A NEW DIMENSION With
"Cacio e Pepe" being the height of food fashion lately, meaning cheese
and pepper, we thought we could offer this super easy variation on a simple cheese ... More >>

Welcome to the latest and last Policy Watch e-newsletter for December 2016. For this
edition we reflect on the Advent season and its promise of hope, peace, joy and love
in readiness for the coming of Christ. Across the country NZCCSS social service agencies ... More >>

Coastella Music Festival has sold out of early bird tickets, three weeks before the
anticipated closing date. 500 of the 2000 tickets to next February’s event in Kāpiti
were made available for early bird purchase before 28 December, and these have all ... More >>

The Ohope Beach festival has become a quintessential part of the Eastern Bay summer
events calendar with thousands of locals and holidaymakers heading to the beach to
enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes of the popular summer festival. More >>

A Kiwi-made action short film will have its World Premiere in January at the prestigious
2017 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. The festival received almost 9000
short film submissions from around the world, and Do No Harm was one of the 68 selected. ... More >>

All six teams involved in next year’s inaugural ANZ Premiership netball competition
will attend a pre-season tournament on March 10-12 at the Te Wānanga o Raukawa campus
in Otaki, north of Wellington. More >>

When Te Papa’s blockbuster science exhibition Bug Lab opens on 10 December, two
fascinating new children’s books will back up the science behind it. They unveil
recent discoveries about the super-sized powers of some of the world’s most astounding ... More >>

A professional cycling team made up of riders who all have Type 1 diabetes will make
its first appearance in January’s New Zealand Cycle Classic, a UCI 2.2 five-stage
race held entirely in the Wairarapa. More >>

Amalia Hall has been chosen to lead Orchestra Wellington as its concertmaster. Orchestra
Wellington Music Director Marc Taddei says Hall is a major young star in New Zealand’s
musical life, and one whose gifts have already brought her international acclaim. More >>

Airbourne are taking Kiwi teen metallers Alien Weaponry on the road with them when
they tour New Zealand early next year. Presented by The Rock FM , Australia’s raucous
rockers Airbourne (Joel O’Keeffe, Ryan O’Keeffe, David Roads and Justin Street) ... More >>

On December 9, 10 and 11, Auckland’s Puhinui Reserve will become the temporary
home for over 170 horses from all over New Zealand as they compete in the Puhinui
International Three Day Event. This hotly contested event is one of only three held ... More >>

Mountain Safety Council (MSC) CEO Mike Daisley said that MSC and the climbing community
are deeply saddened and concerned by the recent mountaineering and climbing incidents,
one of which was fatal. More >>

The Native Forest Restoration Trust is calling on people to celebrate this festive
season with one of its ‘tree-mendous’ gift ideas – and help regenerate New
Zealand’s precious natural habitats. More >>

Five weeks out from the start of the 2017 Toyota Racing Series, Invercargill driver
Brendon Leitch has the luxury of knowing he will be on the start line along with
many of the up and coming stars of world motorsport when the series gets underway ... More >>

Equestrian 4 Everyone will be celebrating the end of another successful year at their
annual Christmas Ribbon Day on Sunday 18th December. The charity event will host
special guest Hibiscus & Bays Local Board Deputy Chair Janet Fitzgerald, along ... More >>